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A trial is under way in Rome against the Getty Museum's former curator, Marion True, who is charged with knowing that the museum acquired antiquities looted from Italy. The government also has made a proposal to the Metropolitan Museum for the return of certain illegally acquired pieces in return for loans of work of equal value.

Denmark Vesey was a freeman who organized a slave rebellion that was thwarted when news of it was leaked. He ultimately was hanged. A bicentennial celebration was held earlier in July for Vesey.

Did Jack Kerouac really write On the Road in a drug-fueled three-week frenzy? Yes — and no. Whether you believe the legend or not, it's 50 years since the event, and the 120-foot scroll is on tour to celebrate the anniversary.

Kliph Nesteroff's book digs into the origins of modern comedy, from the segregated Chitlin' Circuit to the vaudeville refugees who found a new home in the Catskills, to the very first female comics.

Michelle Dean's new compendium of outspoken women is as stimulating and insightful as its roster of guests — ten writers, from Dorothy Parker to Pauline Kael, who pulled no punches on the page.

The British government is setting up a new terrorism task force following last week's brutal killing of a soldier by men wielding cleavers and knives. The task force will look at whether new laws are needed to clamp down on those who promote religious extremism.

Chinatowns across the nation are vibrant, cultural and economic centers for Asian Americans, tourists and residents alike. How are they faring with the Trump administration's steep tariffs?

We celebrate the deeply embedded ideal of the American dream every day, and yet the phrase has always been fraught. For many, there is no dream, so here, we give you "A Brief Diary of the American Nightmare."

Shawn Stone, Digital Editor of The Alt joins us to talk about what he's seen lately and what cultural events are coming up this week in our region.Seen:…

Shawn Stone joins us to talk about what he's seen lately and what cultural events are coming up this week in our region.Seen: "The Favourite," "Holmes &…